Flashfood expands to more than 100 Kroger stores. The initiative will grow at the grocer's locations across the Mid-Atlantic Kroger is expanding the Flashfood program to more than 100 stores across its Mid-Atlantic Division. Flashfood is expanding its platform to more than 100 Kroger stores in the grocer's Mid-Atlantic Division, building on the success of the program's 2025 launch in the Richmond, Virginia, region. According to the company, since debuting in 16 Kroger stores in the state's capital region, Flashfood has helped Kroger shoppers save nearly $700,000 on fresh groceries while keeping more than 290,000 pounds of food out of landfills. This expansion comes as demand grows for new ways to stretch grocery budgets. "From the start, our Richmond customers have embraced Flashfood," said Kate Mora, president of Kroger Mid-Atlantic. "The expansion throughout our Mid-Atlantic division is a natural next step. This will give more shoppers the opportunity to save on groceries while ensuring less good food ends up in landfills, bringing our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste commitment to life in a meaningful way." As part of a collective effort to advance Food as Medicine initiatives, Kroger Health and Flashfood are placing affordability at the center of the nutrition conversation. In a 2025 survey, 70% of Flashfood shoppers reported a healthier diet since using Flashfood. As Flashfood expands across the Mid-Atlantic Division, Kroger Health and Flashfood will offer a series of free virtual nutrition classes for Kroger shoppers. The classes will share tips for preparing easy, healthy meals on a budget and making the most of fresh ingredients found on Flashfood. "In a short amount of time, the impact Kroger and Flashfood have been able to accomplish for their local communities - improving access to affordable, healthy food - is something I'm incredibly proud of," said Jordan Schenck, CEO of Flashfood. "Together, we're building a modern, data-driven shrink management system that supports Kroger's waste reduction goals while helping more families access the food they need." With this expansion, Flashfood continues to scale as a trusted grocery technology partner for major retailers across North America. Flashfood is now available in more than 2,000 grocery stores, helping shoppers save hundreds of millions of dollars on groceries while keeping millions of pounds of food out of landfills. * Kroger Investing In Ohio Stores The grocer has earmarked $112 million to build new stores and remodel 15 locations * Kroger Our Brand Sales Continue To Outpace National Brands New CEO Greg Foran also discusses his top priorities as he settles into his new position

Flashfood, an affordable grocery app, reports surging demand for meat and eggs as Americans face rising food costs. Data comparing January 2025 to January 2026 shows ground beef purchases increased 28%, beef's share of total sales rose 47%, and egg purchases surged 90%. Protein now accounts for over 30% of all app sales. The US Department of Agriculture projects grocery prices will rise another 2.3% in 2026, with ground beef prices already up 15.5% year-on-year. Flashfood partners with major retailers to sell surplus fresh food at discounted prices, reducing waste whilst helping families manage budgets. Research from the University of Illinois suggests one Flashfood store reduces county-level food insecurity by 0.090 percentage points, helping approximately 146,000 people across its operating areas.

Flashfood and Kids Worldwide team up to launch limited-edition "Eat Well" Lunchbox; Jordan Schenck and Robbie Kingsmill Stuart comment. NEW YORK, NY - Flashfood, the leading affordable grocery app, has partnered with apparel brand Kids Worldwide to launch a limited-edition "Eat Well" Lunchbox, created in collaboration with The RIVER FUND, a New York City nonprofit. The partnership brings together food, fashion, art and community to enable healthier eating while supporting families across all five boroughs. The Eat Well Lunchbox features fruit-and-veggie artwork designed by children who participated in a Flashfood x Kids Worldwide workshop at The RIVER FUND last summer. During the workshop, kids learned how to prepare simple, nutritious meals using Flashfood groceries, then transformed their ideas into the artwork now featured on the lunchboxes. Proceeds from sales directly benefit The RIVER FUND's mission to fight poverty and food insecurity. "Our collaboration with Kids Worldwide and The RIVER FUND enables Flashfood's mission to extend beyond the grocery aisle," said Jordan Schenck, CEO of Flashfood, in the recent release. "We have enormous admiration for the brand Kids Worldwide has built and for their mission to support families experiencing poverty. We hope this collaboration helps contribute fresh, affordable groceries to families in New York City and beyond and underlines the importance of nutrition education in building a healthier and more equitable planet. "Our collaboration with Flashfood brings together two missions driven by purpose, tackling food insecurity and empowering youth," said Robbie Kingsmill Stuart, Founder, Kids Worldwide. "Access to nutritious food is essential to breaking the cycle of poverty, and through this partnership and the workshop we did we're helping kids learn about healthy eating and smart grocery shopping. The custom lunch box featuring joyful artwork created by the youth is both a symbol of creativity and a reminder that every child deserves nourishment and happiness. We're so proud of this collaboration and inspired by the imagination and color the kids brought to life." The launch reflects Flashfood's ongoing commitment to making healthy groceries accessible and affordable while reducing food waste. To date, Flashfood has diverted more than 145 million pounds of food from landfills and saved shoppers more than $370 million on groceries across North America. The Eat Well Lunchbox is available now at www.kidsworldwide.shop for $38, with proceeds benefiting The RIVER FUND. For more information visit www.flashfood.com.